Accounting Operations Manager

Accounting Operations Manager

Downtown Indianapolis, IN 46204
Downtown Louisville, KY 40202
Downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202
Hybrid schedule (2 days work from home)
$90,000 – $110,000 base salary

A professional services organization is seeking an Accounting Operations Manager to oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations and lead a team of accounting professionals. This role is available in Indianapolis, Louisville, or Cincinnati and is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys managing workflows, people, and process improvement in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
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• Manage and develop an accounting team, ideally overseeing 3 or more direct reports
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• Coordinate month‑end and year‑end close activities
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• Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and reports
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• Establish and improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies
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• Collaborate with finance, leadership, and other internal stakeholders
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• Support audits and ensure proper documentation and controls are maintained
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• Serve as a resource for accounting policy interpretation and best practices
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (required)
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• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
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• Prior people management or supervisory experience, preferably with 3+ direct reports
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• Strong understanding of core accounting operations and internal controls
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• Experience improving processes and managing accounting workflows
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• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel
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• Strong communication and leadership skills
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Compensation & Opportunity

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• Base salary range of $90K–$110K, depending on experience
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• Hybrid work model with 2 days remote per week
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• Choice of three major Midwest downtown office locations
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• Leadership role with operational ownership and team impact
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• Stable organization with long‑term growth potential
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